New Delhi: Indian students are finding it harder than ever to study in Canada. This year, approvals for study permits have fallen sharply, creating uncertainty for thousands of aspiring students. Data from ICEF (International Consultants for Education and Fairs) shows a staggering 50% drop in approvals for Indian applicants compared to last year.

The decline is reshaping Canada’s education sector. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports that 1,88,255 study permits were issued to Indian students in 2024. In the first seven months of 2025, only 52,765 permits were granted. If this trend continues, the total for 2025 could reach just 90,454, a 67.5% drop from 2023.

Applications are falling as well. Between January and June 2025, Canada received 1,43,485 study permit app

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